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Thurs. Nov 12, 2015 @ 6-7:30 pm. Tupper Lounge. The Refugee Health event will be lead by Dr. Tim Holland, a physician at the Transitional Health Clinic for Refugees. Dr. Holland will be speaking about his clinical and advocacy work. The session will have a Question and Answer period after the talk. All are welcome!

Date: Every Second Thurs starting Oct 1, 2015 @ 10am-12pm. We are excited to announce that Michelle Patrick will be available at the Black Student Advising Centre to meet with students interested in the health professions, or are currently studying health professions that are looking for more information about health professions, jobs, and volunteer opportunities!

Deadline: Fri. Jan. 29, 2016. The MD Class of 1972 have established an Endowment Fund with the Global Health Office to provide bursaries to fourth-year medical student to pursue an international education experience.

Application Deadline: Sept 11, 2015. Are you a Dalhousie student who enjoys planning events, engaging on social media and is passionate about global health? If so, the Global Health Office wants to hear from you. Please submit your CV to gho@dal.ca by Sept 11, 2015.

Deadline for applications: July 22, 2015 @ 5PM. Possible Locations: Canada, Bhutan, Bolivia, Ghana, Gambia, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. Since 2002, the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) has offered 65 internships in 16 countries through the International Youth Internships Program (DFATD). These internships provide youth (age 19-30) with international development experience, skills, and knowledge to help better prepare them for future employment, while advancing Canadian development objectives.

Free Webinar. April 16, 2015 @ 4-5pmEST. Learn from leading experts about how to best prepare for a successful career in global health. Learn about the diversity of skills and expertise needed within the broad field of global health, as well as suggested preparations in academics, field experiences, internships, and jobs.

April 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2015. Free Admission! Join us for 4 evenings of cultural films across Halifax! Special guest Torrey Russell will discuss his documentary "Broadway In The Hood; Open Doors, Open Dreams."